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#175 of 302 schools in RI
Scituate Middle School
Middle School · Scituate · North Scituate, RI
A middle school in North Scituate, RI where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
94 Trimtown Road, North Scituate, RI 02857
- Math 36% proficient (2022)
- Reading 43% proficient (2022)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Scituate Middle School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 40% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from RI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Scituate Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$108,813
Median home value
$387,500
Median rent
$1,463/mo
College educated
37.7%
Homeownership
83.2%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02857; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponaganset Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 4.1 mi | 424 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Scituate
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $23,341NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Scituate Middle School is listed in Scituate; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Scituate Middle School
Scituate Middle School is a public middle school in North Scituate, RI, part of Scituate, serving approximately 256 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #175 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Scituate Middle School
What grades does Scituate Middle School serve?
Scituate Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Scituate Middle School?
Scituate Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 256 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scituate Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scituate Middle School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Scituate Middle School rank in RI?
Scituate Middle School ranks #175 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Scituate Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Scituate Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Scituate Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Scituate Middle School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Scituate Middle School a charter school?
No, Scituate Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Scituate Middle School a Title I school?
No, Scituate Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Scituate Middle School?
16.4% of students at Scituate Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 256
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.5%
- Phone
- (401) 647-4123
- Area population (ZIP 02857)
- 8,095
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 51.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02857; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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